Production Techniques and Materials

Base Knowledge

N/A

Teaching Methodologies

6.1 TEACHING METHODS
The methodological options leading to the fulfillment of the curricular unit program will focus on the following pedagogical strategy:
– Oral presentation focused on the expected contents;
– Development of works under teaching guidance.

6.2 EVALUATION METHODS
The assessment in the curricular unit will take place, at the student’s option, in the following modalities:
– Continuous evaluation;
– Exam.

The evaluation in those modalities will obey criteria that will be explained in the statements and/or other elements presented, according to the following components and weights:

CONTINUOUS EVALUATION
– Written test – 50% weight in the global assessment;
– Exercise 1 – 35% weight in the global assessment;
– Exercise 2 – 15% weight in the global assessment.

EXAM
– Theoretical component – 80% in the overall assessment of the exam;
– Theoretical-practical component – 20% in the overall assessment of the exam.

Learning Results

3.1 Domain the material concept and definition;
3.2 To identify the material role and importance throughout history;
3.3 To know the material classes and their main mechanical properties;
3.4 To identify common applications of materials;
3.5 To understand the importance of using appropriate material for the development of a design project;
3.6 To know different production techniques related to specific materials;
3.7 To know rapid prototyping technologies and their application.

Program

4.1 What is a material?
4.2 The importance of materials throughout history
4.3 Classes and their main mechanical properties
4.3.1 Metals
4.3.2 Polymers
4.3.3 Ceramics
4.3.4 Composites
4.3.5 Elastomers
4.3.6 Natural materials
4.4 Main mechanical properties of materials
4.5 Production techniques and common applications of materials
4.6 The materials applied to the project
4.6.1 The materials in the product development
4.6.2 Sustainability and environment
4.6.3 Aesthetics and industrial design
4.6.4 Materials, project and industrial production
4.7 Rapid prototyping

Curricular Unit Teachers

Grading Methods

Continuing Evaluation
  • - Exercise 1 - 35.0%
  • - Exercise 2 - 15.0%
  • - Frequency - 50.0%
Examen
  • - Theoretical component - 80.0%
  • - Theoretical-practical component - 20.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

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Centro Português de Design (2003). Everyday vida material : projectos de design português no quotidiano. Centro Português de Design.
Davis, Robert L. ; Beck, Ronald D. (2013). Applied plastic product design : a simplified presentation of plastic product design principles for use by engineers and students in plastics. Prentice-Hall.
Lefteri, C. (2014). Materials for Design. London: Laurence King Publishing Ltd
Thompson, R. (2017).The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals. Thames and Hudson Ltd